Position
Associate Director at LJW Solutions | US Legal Recruitment
Role and Practice Area
Wealth Preservation Associate Attorney - Austin
4-6 Years Experience | $240,000 - $280,000 | Chambers-Ranked Firm | High-Net-Worth Practice
Base pay range
$240,000.00 / yr - $280,000.00 / yr
About the Firm
Our client is a leading Texas-based law firm with national reach, recognized by Chambers USA with Band 1 rankings and 80+ attorneys named as 2024 Best Lawyers in America. This prestigious firm has built a reputation for excellence in sophisticated legal work, offering high-quality trusts and estates services to business owners, executives, and high-net-worth families.
Why Join?
- Clear path to partnership with income shareholder track before equity shareholder status
- Twice-yearly formal reviews with personalized feedback and development planning
- Daily guidance from senior attorneys and structured mentorship program
- Work directly with practice group leadership on sophisticated matters
- Support for business development and client relationship building
- Performance-based annual bonuses based on actual accomplishments (not outdated lock-step systems)
- Annual salary adjustments based on merit and contribution
- Comprehensive profit-sharing plan with 401(k) matching component
- Industry-leading benefits package including complete healthcare coverage
- Downtown Austin paid parking and bar association dues covered
- Group life and disability insurance premiums paid by firm
Sophisticated Practice & Clientele
Work with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and executivesHandle complex wealth transfer planning and business succession mattersExposure to M&A transactions and corporate work alongside estate planningCollegial, cooperative environment that values teamwork and individual achievementStrong commitment to diversity and inclusion with colleagues from varied backgroundsThe Role
Join our established Wealth Preservation practice group in Austin, working closely with practice leadership on sophisticated trust and estate planning matters. You'll advise high-net-worth clients on complex wealth transfer strategies while gaining exposure to M&A and corporate transactions.
Key practice areas
Trust and estate planning for business owners and executivesWealth transfer planning and asset protection strategiesPremarital planning and family wealth structuresBusiness succession planning and implementationAdministration of trusts and estatesM&A transactions involving family-owned entities and SPACsWhat We're Looking For
4-6 years of trusts and estates experience with sophisticated planning mattersStrong academic credentials from an accredited law schoolExperience at an AmLaw 200 or comparable sophisticated firm with understanding of BigLaw pace and expectationsGenuine interest in focusing on wealth preservation as a long-term career pathTexas bar admission (or eligibility to waive in)Ready to Advance Your Wealth Management Career?
Apply confidentially today - your resume will not be shared with any employer without your explicit consent and a conversation with our team first.
Contact
Contact : andrew@ljwsolutions.com
All applications are handled with complete confidentiality. We're here to discuss your career goals and ensure this opportunity aligns with your wealth preservation aspirations before moving forward.
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